Packers vs. Chargers Betting Line

Home: San Diego Chargers
Away: Green Bay Packers
When: Week 9. Sunday November 6, 2011 at 4:15pm ET
TV: FOX

A lot of NFL ‘experts’ have already handed the 2011 – 2012 Super Bowl to the Green Bay Packers, but we know it’s not that easy. While they’ve been the dominant team in the NFL so far this year, there’s a reason they play 16 regular season games.

Am I saying I expect the Chargers to win this game? Hell no. However, the Chargers can give the Packers a good game if Philip Rivers can get the offense going and they don’t turn the ball over. Obviously the Chargers defense will need to have a big day as well.

Below are the Packers vs. Chargers betting lines for this week 9, Sunday matchup.

Latest Packers at Chargers Betting Lines: Week 9, 2011

If you want to bet on this game, BetOnline.com welcomes US handicappers, along with Visa, Mastercard and Amex for deposits. Bodog also accepts US bettors, but at the time of this writing, they have yet to post their lines on this game. To place a wager, click on any of the sportsbook logos or odds links below.

Green Bay Packers vs. San Diego Chargers Analysis & Prediction

Aaron Rodgers has had an unbelievable season, with a ridiculous passer rating of 125.7. He’s thrown 20 touchdowns with only 3 picks, and completing a league-high 71.5% of his passes.

The Packers weakness is their passing defense. They’ve given up an average of 288.9 yds/game, good for 2nd-worst in the NFL. This is where Philip Rivers and the Chargers have a shot. If they can find success passing the ball, they could make a game out of it. If not, they could get blown out. Green Bay has an excellent rushing defense, and I expect the Chargers to go with the obvious choice in this game.

Green Bay doesn’t have a great running game, but if they can find 3.3+ yards/carry, that should be effective enough to create a wide-open passing game. If they can do that, the Chargers defense will be on their heels all day long.

I’m expecting a win for the Green Bay Packers, with a score in the range of 27-17 up to 34-24. I’m predicting the Packers to win by 6+, and more likely 7-10.

Green Bay Packers vs. San Diego Chargers Point Spread

I’ve already bet on the Green Bay Packers at -6 (Even) at BetOnline.com. I didn’t want to wait on this bet and worry about losing 1/2 point, and at +100, I’m all over this one. If you also like the Packers at -6 (Even), head over to BetOnline right now – before the lines move in the wrong direction.

If you’re taking the Chargers at home to cover the spread, you can get them at +6 (-120) at BetOnline. Bodog hasn’t posted their lines on this game yet, but I would be waiting anyhow. It’s possible the Chargers will get another 1/2 – 1 point before game time begins.

Packers vs. Chargers Money Line

At the time of this writing, the Packers are listed at -250 on the money line at BetOnline. The Chargers are currently at +210. Bodog doesn’t have their money lines posted yet.

I’m picking the Packers to win by 6+, but the Chargers are 3-0 at home this year. I can see scenarios with the Chargers taking this game, and +210 doesn’t look too bad to me. However, we might see them closer to +230 or +240 by game time, so I’d wait before placing this bet.

Packers vs. Chargers Total (Over/Under) Betting Odds

The Packers vs. Chargers over/under is currently 50.5 (-110) on either side. I’m predicting a final score in the 27-17 (44) to 34-24 (58) range. Although the over/under is high, I think there’s a better chance of this game going over that total. This one could get into a shootout, especially for the Packers. If the Chargers can have mild success in the passing game, they should be able to do their part. So, I’m taking the over of 50.5 (-110) at BetOnline.

Bet on Green Bay Packers vs. San Diego Chargers

If you’re looking to bet on this Packers vs. Chargers week 9 matchup, BetOnline is currently the best US-friendly sportsbook with posted odds. As usual, Bodog is slow to get a lot of their lines up. For those who want to bet on the Packers, we like the -6 (Even) point spread available right now. For those who want to bet on the Chargers, we’d suggest you wait anyway.